The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham

The Boys from Biloxi

John Grisham

535 pages first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

John Grisham returns to Mississippi with the riveting story of two sons of immigrant families who grow up as friends, but ultimately find themselves on opposite sides of the law. Grisham’s trademark twists and turns will keep you tearing through t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews

Moods

tense 54%
dark 49%
mysterious 37%
emotional 32%
sad 24%
adventurous 22%
challenging 18%
informative 17%
reflective 11%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.69

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